No. 11,730 in French
signifier
"Signifier" means "to signify" or "to mean."
In a sentence
Ce mot peut signifier plusieurs choses selon le contexte.
This word can mean several things depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'signifier' is used to express the idea of having a meaning, referring to the semantic aspect of the word.
Son geste semblait signifier qu'il était d'accord.
His gesture seemed to mean that he agreed.
Here, 'signifier' conveys the idea of indicating or representing a thought or message, applied to communication or human actions.
Signifier ton désaccord est important pour clarifier tes idées.
Expressing your disagreement is important to clarify your ideas.
In this context, 'signifier' implies expressing or communicating one's thoughts or opinions explicitly, emphasizing the importance of articulation.
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